Spooktacular Pennsylvania Themed Cocktails for Halloween

Smoky Ghoul Thyme

Dare to try the Smoky Ghoul Thyme? This glamorous cocktail blends smoky mezcal with the sweet and tart pomegranate flavors and a hint of maple.

• 1¾ ounces Ilegal Joven Mezcal
• ½ ounce Cointreau Liqueur
• 2 ounces pomegranate juice
• ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
• One tablespoon maple syrup
• One fresh thyme sprig plus more for garnish
• Goslings Ginger Beer

To conjure up this spooky sip, combine the mezcal, Cointreau, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. Top with a splash of ginger beer for a bubbly fizz, and garnish with a sprig of thyme.

Tip: For an extra layer of smokiness, lightly char the thyme sprig before adding it to the cocktail.

Rotten Pumpkin

Embrace the spooky season with the Rotten Pumpkin, a deceptively simple cocktail bursting with flavor.

• 4 ounces orange juice
• 1½ ounces Romana Black Sambuca
• Orange wedge for garnish

To brew this cauldron of flavor, fill a cocktail glass with ice. Add the orange juice and a generous amount of black sambuca. Garnish with an orange wedge for a pop of color.

Tip: For a "rotten" effect, add a few drops of red food coloring to the orange juice before adding the sambuca.

FW&GS's Transylvania Twist

Enchant your guests with the FW&GS's Transylvania Twist, a captivating cocktail with a spooky twist.

• 2 ounces Cupcake Prosecco
• ½ cup tangerine juice
• 1½ ounces black vodka (see recipe below)
• Black licorice for garnish

In a flute glass, combine the prosecco and tangerine juice. Gently pour the black vodka over the back of a bar spoon to create a layered effect. Garnish with a twist of black licorice for a touch of eerie elegance.

Tip: Rim the flute glass with black sanding sugar before adding the liquids for a festive touch.

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